Tag: sheep
While Sauble tourists are away, the community plays at Winterfest
‘You recognize everybody. You say hi to everybody. And there’s a real sense of community, especially at these events.’ — Jessie Miller, Hepworth
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week wraps up with a look into the future of automation
What better way to celebrate 60 years of Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week than by peeking into the future of the industry? The 2026 version of the annual event wrapped up Monday with Crop Day at the Elmwood Community Centre. Included in the schedule of events, following the roast beef dinner sponsored by Midwest Co-op, was […]
Grey-Bruce producers learn about the value of herding dogs
It can be hard to find good help these days, but for livestock producers there is always the option to enlist the services of a working dog in the operation. Steven Rosvold, a cattle and sheep producer from Manitoba and presenter at Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week on Saturday, made it clear who he would rather […]
Trump just using dairy ‘to pick on Canada,’ dairy farmer says
Canada’s dairy industry has about a $500 million deficit in trade with the U.S. — 2 ½ times more is imported from the U.S. than Canadian dairy exports to the U.S. — Dairy Farmers of Ontario regional chair Mark Hamel
Many unknowns ahead after record 2025 for beef producers
While 2025 started out with a high level of uncertainty for Grey-Bruce beef producers due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, it ended as a banner year with record-high prices. But looking forward into 2026, some volatility is expected in the market, with factors like the upcoming renegotiation of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement, […]